Need to Postpone a Tummy Tuck Because of Sinus Infection/cold?

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I when I woke up this morning I had horrible body aches and a temp of 100.8. I immediately thought I have the flu. I went to see dr. was put on antibiotics in case I have a bacterial infection. Flu was neg.  Right now I have minor sinus pressure but no stuffiness, not body aches. I feel like I'm getting better, but wondering if I should continue with my surgery as planned or reschedule. I have no medical history of any kind. Fit as a fiddle. Just NERVOUS!

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

It is wise to postpone elective surgery if the patient comes down with a cold, particularly if they have a fever or a cough.
Why add risk to the procedure>\?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about your concerns prior to your surgery. Generally speaking, patients undergoing elective surgery should be at their optimal (or close to) level of health prior to proceeding. It is especially important that there be no compromise of pulmonary function or active source of infection present.
Your plastic surgeon will be the only relevant resource when it comes to determining what medications you can take prior to surgery and your ability to proceed at this time.
Best wishes.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-

	Because by its nature cosmetic surgery is not necessary surgery, I would ALWAYS recommend that a procedure be deferred until the circumstances can be optimized.

	Talk this over with your surgeon.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Postponing surgery of illness is very important.  Plastic surgery is elective and you should maximize your chances for an uneventful recovery.  Operating when you are sick increases your chances of anesthesia-related complications and chances for a post-operative infection.  There is not need to add these risks to your surgery.  Good luck.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

If you were my patient, your surgery would be postponed for safety reasons.  You should always apprise your surgeon of changes in your health.  Of course you wnat your surgery, but you want to be safe.

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